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How June Got Its Name
June roses pix
June, which is associated with roses, was named after a Roman goddess.
There are 12 months in a year, and each has its own unique name. Have you ever wondered where these names originated, or why certain months do not seem to match up to their Latin numerical prefixes? This June, it can be interesting to learn how the sixth month of the year got its name.